Sled Dog NamesMore than 100 Names for your Sled Dog

The Sled Dog names list is filled with names suitable for these unique, hard-working dogs. Sled dogs are not one particular breed, but some are more popular than others.

Names for sled dogs are often tied with the terrain or the environment where they spend much of their time. Examples include Tundra, Everest, Juneau and Shasta.

Sled dogs are certainly some of the most revered among notable canines, and one significant reason is the 1150 mile Alaskan Iditarod race. The sled dog names list includes the names of every lead dog involved in the Iditarod race since its inception in 1973, the most famous of which is Andy, Rick Swenson's lead dog for 4 of Rick's record 5 Iditarod wins.

The most famous sled dog in history is undoubtably Balto, whose name you will also find on the famous dog names list. Most kids know Balto as the star in an animated Disney film of the same name, but Balto actually became famous as the lead dog in the 1025 "serum run to Nome."

The serum run transported diphtheria antitoxin from Anchorage to Nenana, Alaska, to fight the deadly disease from spreading. Today's Iditarod race commemorates the serum run. If you want to learn more about the serum run, there is a great Wikipedia article on Balto that tells the details.

If you want to see a great movie about sled dogs, one of my favorites is Eight Below. I won't spoil it for you, but be prepared to cheer for a pack of ingenious dogs with the will to survive in difficult circumstances.

My best advice for naming your Sled Dog, or any dog for that matter, is to match your dog's personality to their name. As an alternative, you could tie their name with their environment, such as snow, things associated with Alaska, winter, etc. For more great name ideas, visit our list of famous dog names or one syllable dog names.

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To learn more about the two most popular purebred sled dog breeds, visit our breed profiles for the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. You will learn about their temperament, trainability, and even a little of the breed's history before deciding on these or other dog breeds.

Below is a list of my favorite 101 Sled Dog names. If you don't find a name you like after browsing the list, return to our Dog Names by Breed page to see more categories, or expand your search to our list of more than 4,000 puppy names.

Name

Meaning

Aisha

One of Muhammad's wives

Ajax

Means "of the earth"

Akiak

A city in Alaska

Akyla

From "Akila" which means "eagle"

Alaska

One of the 50 states in America

Aleu

Balto's stubborn daughter

Alpine

Means "from the Alps"

Anchorage

A city in Alaska

Angel

Heavenly Host

Antarctica

One of the seven continents

Apollo

A very important Olympic god in Greek and Roman theology

Aspen

A city in Alaska

Astro

Greek for "of the stars"; can also be a tribute to "Astroboy"

Aurora

Like Aurora Borealis

Avalanche

A sudden and extremely fast flow of slow down a mountain

Babar

A French children's fictional character who is an elephant

Balto

A Siberian Husky sled dog who led his team on the final leg of the 1925 serum run to Nome. Most famous of sled dog names.

Bear

Big and cuddly like a bear

Bella

Italian for "beautiful"

Blaze

Means "flame"

Blizzard

A severe snowstorm with strong winds

Casper

The friendly ghost

Cessna

A type of plane

Chilly

Distant and cool; unfriendly

Chinook

Winds often called Chinooks, commonly referred to as foehn winds

Cobalt

A hard silvery-white magnetic metal

Coconut

Come from palm trees

Comet

A small, icy Solar System body

Crystal

There is a place called "The Crystal Ballroom" in Portland

Cuddles

For that dog that loves to cuddle

Cupid

A main icon of Valentine's day

Damini

Hindi name for a girl

Dandy

A man who puts importance in physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies

Dasher

One of Santa's reindeer

Denali

Another name for Mount McKinley

Desna

A river in Russia and Ukraine

Destiny

A predetermined course of events

Diggy

For the dog who lvoes to dog

Domanique

A variation of "Dominique" which means "of God"

Echo

In Greek mythology, a nymph who sorrowed from unrequited love until the only thing that remained was her voice

Elissa

Means "God is my oath"

Eska

A variation of "Eko" that means "first child"

Everest

The world's highest mountain above sea level

Fire

Fire is hot and orange

Flake

Like a snow flake

Flurry

A small swirling mass of something

Freeze

Be turned into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold

Frosty

The popular snowman with a "jolly, happy soul"

Genen

Means "son of the fair-haired one"

Gigi

A nickname for practically any name that starts with G

Granite

Many people use granite for counertops in their homes

Hendrix

Like Jimi Hendrix. I don't have a sled dog names for rockers, but this would be on it if I did!

Hotfoot

Lead dog in the 1973 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Hunter

The one who hunts

Icicle

A spike of ice formed from fronzen water

Indigo

Another name for blue

Isis

A goddess in Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs

Ivory

An off-white color

Jasper

Means "treasurer"

Jazz

Music style that started in the 20th century

Juneau

The capital of Alaska

Juniper

Latin for "Juniper Berry"

Juno

Goddess of pregnancy and childbirth

Kaya

Scandinavian for "pure"

Keiko

Japanese for "blessing"

Kiana

Means "living with Grace"

Klondike

Like the ice cream bar

Koda

A tree from China, Japan, New Guinea and Australia

Kodiak

A city in Alaska

Kona

Short for "Konala" which means "world ruler"

Kronos

A Titan, the father of Zeus

Krypton

A colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas

Kye

Means "ocean"

Lady

A girl, woman, she, female, etc.

Laska

Short for "Alaska"

Lon

A nickname for practically any name that starts with "Lon"

Lucca

A city and commune in Tuscany, Italy

Luka

Female version of "Luke." One of my favorite sled dog names (and it's not just be cause I'm a Star Wars fan).

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